Posttraumatic stump formation and replantation of the severed limb are both reconstructive plastic operations which may lead to the improvement or destruction of a patient's lifestyle. For the primary attending surgeon, the decision whether to undertake such an operation depends on the patient's clinical condition, the operational circumstances, the psychological and social aspects and, last but not least, on the surgeon's own abilities. This monograph is designed as a synopsis of the great number of patho-physiological parameters and surgical and rehabilitational aspects which must be considered in the analysis of complications in major limb replantation. In addition, basic information about the key role of ischemic myopathy and microangiopathy is supplied to encourage further experimental investigations.

A step-by-step guide to the six most important laparoscopic procedures in gastric surgery: fundoplication, gastric banding and resection, gastro-enterostomy, gastrectomy and laparoscopic myotomy for achalasia. Written by an internationally respected group of laparoscopic general surgeons, the book includes an updated overview of indication, pathophysiology, epidemiology and diagnostics. It also covers medical and surgical therapy - both conventional and laparoscopic.

This Festschrift Volume prepared by the students and friends of Prof. Dr. med. F. Linder to honor the occasion of his 70th birthday presents a remarkable collection of interesting and important subjects in the field of surgical oncology. A fitting tribute it is, as Prof. Linder during his professional career has had a keen interest in oncology and has made important contributions to our knowledge in many of the diverse diseases discussed in this volume. But it is not alone the academic and professional career of this remarkable man that this volume salutes. It is the man himself who is honored; the man who has provided the stimulus, the encouragement and the leadership for the professional development of this group of distinguished contrib- utors. Professor Dr. med. F. Linder, or "Fritz" as he is affectionately known by surgeons in so many countries, is truly a "surgeon of the world". He is one of those rare individuals who has created such close per- sonal friendships around the world that he would be welcomed, and would feel perfectly at home, in departments of surgery in many lands.

Der vorliegende Band enthAlt die HauptvortrAge des 117. Kongresses der Deutschen Gesellschaft fA1/4r Chirurgie in Berlin sowie die durch ein Peer Review ausgewAhlten freien VortrAge. Der Band gehArt nicht nur in die HAnde eines jeden Chirurgen, der Anspruch auf die wissenschaftliche AusA1/4bung seines Faches erhebt, sondern auch in jede Klinikbibliothek.

Der Forumband erscheint jAhrlich zum Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft fA1/4r Chirurgie. In ihm enthalten sind die wichtigsten, streng ausgewAhlten Arbeiten der deutschen chirurgischen Forschung, sowohl der klinischen als auch der Grundlagenforschung. Die Arbeiten werden durch strenggegliederte englische Abstracts eingeleitet.